Maria Sharapova
Head chief questions WADA's meldonium stance after Maria Sharapova admission
Head's chairman and chief executive believes that WADA should not have fully banned the drug that Maria Sharapova tested positive for at the Australian Open in January.
Mar 11, 16:44
Andy Murray condemns conduct of Maria Sharapova for failing drug test
Andy Murray condems the conduct of Maria Sharapova and says that the Russian deserves to be banned for failing a test for a performance-enhancing drug.
Mar 10, 21:35
Maria Sharapova thanks fans for "support and loyalty"
Maria Sharapova takes to Facebook to thank the people that have been supporting her since news of her failed drugs test was made public.
Mar 10, 10:25
Rafael Nadal: "I am a completely clean guy"
Former world number one Rafael Nadal defends himself against accusations of doping in the wake of Maria Sharapova's failed drugs test.
Mar 10, 09:59
Racket sponsor Head stands by Maria Sharapova
After losing three big sponsors, Maria Sharapova receives backing from racket sponsors Head following her failed drugs test.
Mar 10, 09:46
Up to 490 athletes 'took meldonium at European Games in Baku'
Up to 490 athletes may have been taking meldonium during the 2015 European Games in Baku, a study reveals.
Mar 9, 17:15
Novak Djokovic: 'I feel for Maria Sharapova'
World number one Novak Djokovic offers his support to Maria Sharapova after the Russian admitted that she failed a drugs test at the Australian Open.
Mar 9, 15:05
Chris Evert surprised by lack of support for Maria Sharapova
Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert admits that she has been surprised by the lack of support shown to Maria Sharapova over the Russian's failed drugs test.
Mar 9, 14:54
Maria Sharapova responds to reports she was warned five times over banned drug
Maria Sharapova's management team says that the tennis star "makes no excuses" for "missing" five warnings that meldonium was due to be banned by WADA.
Mar 9, 12:15
Former WADA president critical of "reckless" Maria Sharapova
Former WADA president Dick Pound refuses to defend five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova in the wake of her failed drugs test, claiming it was purely her own fault.
Mar 8, 21:52
Caroline Wozniacki urges tennis stars to "quadruple check" medication
Caroline Wozniacki urges her fellow tennis players to "quadruple check" their medication after Maria Sharapova admitted to failing a drug test.
Mar 8, 17:42
Serena Williams: 'Maria Sharapova showed courage to admit failed drug test'
Serena Williams says that Maria Sharapova has shown a lot of "courage" to admit that she failed a drug test in January.
Mar 8, 17:29
Ex-tennis star Jennifer Capriati 'angry, disappointed' in Maria Sharapova
Former tennis player Jennifer Capriati says that she is "extremely angry and disappointed" in Maria Sharapova after she failed a drug test.
Mar 8, 14:56
Martina Navratilova hopes Maria Sharapova's drug fail was "honest mistake"
Martina Navratilova hopes that Maria Sharapova made an "honest mistake" by taking a banned substance.
Mar 8, 13:50
Maria Sharapova's ex-coach Nick Bollettieri hopes tennis star will play again
Maria Sharapova's former coach Nick Bollettieri hopes that the tennis authorities will allow the Russian to play again after admitting that she failed a drug test.
Mar 8, 12:15
Maria Sharapova loses watch sponsor after failed drug test
Watchmaker Tag Heuer decides not to renew its sponsorship contract with Maria Sharapova following her announcement that she failed a drug test at the Australian Open.
Mar 8, 09:45
Maria Sharapova "provisionally suspended" from March 12
Maria Sharapova is to be "provisionally suspended" from March 12 following confirmation that she had failed a drugs test.
Mar 7, 21:41
Maria Sharapova fails drugs test
Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova announces that she failed a drugs test at the 2016 Australian Open.
Mar 7, 20:08
Maria Sharapova sparks retirement speculation
Maria Sharapova prompts retirement speculation by announcing a last-minute press conference to make a "major announcement".
Mar 6, 16:56
Venus Williams ends Indian Wells boycott
Venus Williams confirms her participation at Indian Wells, 15 years after boycotting the tournament for alleged racism.
Jan 27, 22:45
Serena Williams breezes past Maria Sharapova
Serena Williams brushes aside Maria Sharapova 6-4 6-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open.
Jan 26, 09:45
Maria Sharapova through to Australian Open fourth round in three sets
Maria Sharapova is taken to three sets by Lauren Davis, but she comes through to seal a place in the fourth round of the Australian Open.
Jan 22, 09:53
Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova move into third round of Australian Open
Defending champion Serena Williams and fifth seed Maria Sharapova secure comfortable wins to take them through to the third round of the Australian Open.
Jan 20, 09:25
Who will win the Australian Open?
Sports Mole assesses the runners and riders in the battle for this year's Australian Open crown.
Jan 18, 10:27
Tennis star Maria Sharapova reveals plans to release autobiography in 2017
Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova has announced that she plans to release her autobiography in 2017.
Nov 6, 19:19
Ana Ivanovic voted 'hottest female player' on tennis circuit
World number 16 Ana Ivanovic is voted as the 'hottest female tennis player' by a survey of almost 5,000 men.
Nov 5, 21:16
Petra Kvitova sees off Maria Sharapova to reach WTA Championships final
Petra Kvitova will play Agnieszka Radwanska in the WTA Championships final after beating Maria Sharapova in straight sets.
Oct 31, 12:38
Agnieszka Radwanska clinches place in WTA Championship final
Agnieszka Radwanska defeats Garbine Muguruza in three sets to secure her place in the final of the WTA Championship.
Oct 31, 10:11
Lucie Safarova win puts Petra Kvitova through in Singapore
Lucie Safarova's straight-sets win over Angelique Kerber results in Petra Kvitova advancing through to the semi-finals of the WTA Championships.
Oct 30, 10:43
Maria Sharapova's win sends Agnieszka Radwanska through to semis of WTA Champs
Maria Sharapova defeats Flavia Pennetta in straight sets to send Agnieszka Radwanska through to the semi-finals of the WTA Championships.
Oct 29, 13:13
Maria Sharapova makes it two from two at WTA Championships
Maria Sharapova defeats Simona Halep in straight sets to record her second win at the ongoing WTA Championships in Singapore.
Oct 27, 14:15
Flavia Pennetta claims first WTA Championships win by beating Agnieszka Radwanska
Flavia Pennetta grabs her first round-robin win at the WTA Championships in Singapore by beating Agnieszka Radwanska in straight sets.
Oct 27, 08:52
Maria Sharapova battles back in Singapore
Maria Sharapova overcomes a one-set deficit to beat Agnieszka Radwanska in the WTA Championships.
Oct 25, 15:15
Simona Halep, Maria Sharapova to meet at WTA Championships
Simona Halep and Maria Sharapova are drawn together in the Red Group at the WTA Championships, which starts on Sunday.
Oct 23, 12:46
Maria Sharapova injury sees Barbora Strycova progress through
A wrist injury forces Maria Sharapova to pull out of her first match since Wimbledon.
Sep 28, 15:59
Johanna Konta to replace Heather Watson as British number one
Johanna Konta is to be the new British number after surpassing Heather Watson in the WTA world rankings.
Sep 28, 14:14
Great Britain's Johanna Konta shocks Andrea Petkovic at Wuhan Open
Great Britain's Johanna Konta beats world number 17 Andrea Petkovic 6-4 7-5 in the first round of the Wuhan Open in China.
Sep 27, 14:24
Johanna Konta hoping to benefit from Wimbledon experience
British number two Johanna Konta admits that she hopes to savour the experience of playing at Arthur Ashe Stadium more than she did competing on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Sep 7, 16:21
Maria Sharapova pulls out of US Open through injury
Maria Sharapova withdraws from the US Open on the eve of the tournament through injury.
Aug 31, 00:13
Andy Murray seeded third for US Open, Novak Djokovic top
Andy Murray is seeded third for next week's US Open, while Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams top the seedings on the men's and women's side respectively.
Aug 26, 07:34
